What's On Brisbane

16/02/2026

Experience unique flavours, vibrant art and live music at BrisAsia Festival 2026 this February! Back brighter and better than ever, explore all new immersive cultural experiences, join in creative workshops, and wander through captivating exhibitions.

Get ready for unforgettable Asian cultural experiences across Brisbane: https://bnecouncil.cc/46Oojcl

13/02/2026

Fresh art and fresh vibes. 🎨 Visit the Museum of Brisbane to explore vibrant new exhibitions now on display. Discover a series of striking photographic portraits as you wander through Shimmer: An Artist in Residence project by Gerwyn Davies and uncover the beauty of Country and culture with Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose.

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Looking for art exhibitions in Brisbane? Explore our museum gallery and discover the stories of Brisbane through art, culture and history.

08/10/2025

Brisbane's biggest street party is back! Join Hockey Dad, Sycco and Keli Holiday as they headline Valley Fiesta on Saturday 11 October! 🎶 Grab your mates and head to this free event. https://bnecouncil.cc/42hh0rI

29/09/2025

🌈 MELT Festival is back for 2025! 🌈

Experience a vibrant celebration of arts and culture with unforgettable theatre, live music, dazzling cabaret, fierce drag performances and more.

📅 22 October - 9 November
🎟️ Explore the full lineup:

Melt is back for 2025 - bigger, bolder and brighter! Don't miss out on seeing this amazing line up of international and local artists.

15/09/2025

Get moving at The People’s Dancefloor at the Museum of Brisbane! Everyone’s invited to groove, connect and share their story through dance at these free dance workshops for all ages and abilities. 💃🕺

📅 30 August - 6 October
🎟️ Details:

In this immersive experience, Museum of Brisbane transforms into a glittering, high-energy dance party where community stories shine.

03/09/2025

Get your running shoes ready and join Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday 14 September 🏃‍♂🏅 Embrace the active vibes by running, walking or cheering from the sidelines. Find out more: https://bnecouncil.cc/42dX8FB

01/09/2025

Brisbane Festival is lighting up the city all month long with art, music, theatre, dance and incredible performances! With hundreds of shows and plenty of free events, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. 🎉

Explore the program:

Brisbane Festival is an incredibly diverse arts festival that includes a variety of events across spring every year. A festival like no other, born from a city unlike any other.

20/08/2025

Brisbane Fashion Festival is back, celebrating 20 years of fashion, flair and front-row moments! 🤩 Kicking off on 24 August, this iconic event showcases the very best in local fashion – from leading industry names to the brightest up-and-coming talent. 🌺

Find out more:

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Brisbane Fashion Festival 2025 - Celebrating 20 years as Queensland’s Premier Fashion Event. The full program of events and participating designers for our 20th anniversary have been announced. Check out the On the Runway and Off the Runway events above. Tickets go on sale on Monday 2 June 2025 at...

16/08/2025

Get ready for a tail-wagging lineup of heartwarming, heroic and hilarious doggy tales on the big screen! The Top Dog Film Festival is coming to BRISBANE POWERHOUSE on Saturday 23 August!🐶🐾🎬

🎟️️ Fetch your tickets before they sell out:

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the most inspirational, heartwarming, and entertaining canine stories from around the globe

24/07/2025

The Anywhere Festival returns to Brisbane from 17 July - 3 August! 🎭

Experience theatre, comedy, music and more in unexpected spots – laneways, rooftops, even your local op shop. Secure your tickets:

Anywhere Festivals is making all the world a stage with performances in nooks and crannies anywhere.

12/07/2025

Experience the world’s most powerful photojournalism at the World Press Photo Exhibition 2025, landing at BRISBANE POWERHOUSE this month. From global conflict and climate change to moments of hope and humanity, these unforgettable images offer a raw and moving look at life around the world.

🎟️ Free entry
📅 19 July - 17 August
📍 Brisbane Powerhouse

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The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year.